Amy Madigan stunned the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet on January 11, marking her first nomination in 36 years and her first ceremony appearance in two decades.
The 75-year-old Weapons star arrived with husband Ed Harris and their daughter Lily, creating a rare family portrait that instantly lit up social media and flashbulbs outside the Beverly Hilton.
At a Glance
- Madigan wore a black Thom Browne tuxedo, echoing her 1996 Globes look
- She is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Weapons
- The last time she was nominated, in 1990, she won for Roe vs. Wade
Why it matters: The veteran actress’s return to the Globes spotlight after decades signals a career resurgence and celebrates enduring Hollywood partnerships.
A Rare Trio on the Carpet
Madigan and Harris matched in black tuxedos, while Lily chose a midnight-blue sleeveless gown with a voluminous skirt and black platform boots. The coordinated family ensemble drew immediate attention from photographers and fashion commentators on site.
Makeup artist Nick Barose told News Of Losangeles he studied Madigan’s 1996 appearance before creating the 2026 look.
“I always do my homework, especially when working with a veteran like Amy who I’ve been a fan of for decades,” Barose said.
He cited Katharine Hepburn, Greta Garbo, and Marlene Dietrich as inspirations for women who “rocked menswear while looking so bad ass.”
Drawing From Her Own Archive
Barose mined Madigan’s red-carpet history for the beauty concept.
“I loved how Amy looked in menswear inspired suits,” he explained. “For someone like Amy, who has so many cool red carpet looks from the 80s and 90s, I like to draw inspirations from her [own] past iconic looks.”
Key adjustments modernized the throwback vibe:
- Extra glow replaced the matte skin texture popular in 1996
- Slight sheen on lips updated the finish
- Overall palette stayed faithful to the timeless monochrome aesthetic
The 36-Year Gap
Madigan’s supporting-actress nod for Weapons ends a nomination drought dating back to her 1990 win for portraying Sarah Weddington in Roe vs. Wade.
She attended the Globes in 1996, 1999, 2003, and 2006 to support Harris, who received nominations each of those years. Still, this is her first personal nomination in three and a half decades.
The actress told News Of Losangeles the couple is savoring the moment.
“We’ve both been doing it a really long time, so we’re just both having a good giggle about it. We’re both enjoying it,” she shared.
A Partnership Spanning Decades
Madigan and Harris married in November 1983 while co-starring in Places in the Heart. They welcomed Lily a decade later in 1993, creating a family unit that has largely stayed out of the Hollywood spotlight.
Their joint red-carpet moment at the 2026 ceremony offered fans a glimpse into that private dynamic, amplified by the fact that all three family members chose complementary formalwear.
Key Takeaways
- Amy Madigan returned to the Golden Globes as a first-time nominee in 36 years
- She brought husband Ed Harris and daughter Lily for a rare family appearance
- Her black tuxedo paid homage to her 1996 look
- Makeup artist Nick Barose modernized her 1996 beauty references for 2026
- The nomination marks a career milestone for the 75-year-old actress
